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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,516.54, 35,228.66 and 13,635.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,516.54, 35,228.66 and 13,635.05 is: 20,425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,516.54 : 35,228.66 = 13,635.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,516.54/35,228.66 = 13,635.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,516.54x = 35,228.66 × 13,635.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,516.54x = 480,344,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,344,472.36/23,516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.81

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